Biology Ch 1 Review

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time? 

• one
• none
• two or more
• how ever many makes sense.

The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.

• constants
• control
• independent
• dependent

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.

• distance traveled by the ball
• height of the ramp
• mass of the ball
• weight of the ball

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the dependent variable.

• height of the ramp
•  distance traveled by the ball
• mass of the ball
• weight of the ball

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

• Diameter of the ball
• Force acting on the ball
• Height that the ball bounces
• Height from which the ball is dropped

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A student sees a bee on a flower. The student wonders how the bee finds flowers. This student is displaying the scientific attitude of

• creativity

• curiosity

• open-mindedness

• skepticism

Science is best described as

• set of facts

• way of knowing

• collection of beliefs

• list of rules